Post by: thelectronicnub on Thu, 21 January 2016, 22:11:36
These switches are MX Lock switches, a Cherry switch that locks upon press, and unlocks upon the second press. We are ordering MX1A-31NN, or plate mount MX Lock switches.
I am looking into MX1A-31NW, or PCB mount MX Locks, but it is a slim possibility, so don't count on it.
The stock is NOS(new old stock), so all switches are brand new. They are readily available, so when the group buy closes there is little to no lead time.
MOQ is 100, pricing is $5.40/switch.
Pricing is a tad higher this round, due to me not factoring in some additional costs(shipping from the distributor cost me about $50...)
I will be handling shipping and logistics.
Shipping is $3.50 First Class or $6.50 Priority Mail in the US, international is $4 to Canada, $6 anywhere else. There is a $1 mandatory group buy fee, as well as PayPal fees(4.4% :( )
Post by: ika on Thu, 21 January 2016, 22:26:28
EDIT: doh, IC.
Post by: Steezus on Thu, 21 January 2016, 22:27:44
I got one in my Jane right now, however the keymapper doesn't support it. :confused:
Post by: thelectronicnub on Thu, 21 January 2016, 22:30:04
Whoo in for a bunch! not missing these this time! hopefully we can get the gb all the way through to the end this time
EDIT: doh, IC.
don't worry, we're already halfway to moq based on this ic :D
Post by: pichu23 on Thu, 21 January 2016, 23:03:26
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Post by: NiceAndCreamy on Fri, 22 January 2016, 01:08:21
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Post by: naasfu on Fri, 22 January 2016, 03:13:55
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Post by: suicidal_orange on Fri, 22 January 2016, 03:25:30
Could these be used to, for example, lock a function layer on a custom? Like, hit it and lock a numpad on a planck or something?
That's what they were made for - they just stay pressed until you say otherwise :)
dumb question: do people have any interesting uses for these besides toggling FN layers? for gaming, perhaps?
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Pogo-stick mode (always jumping) or escapee mode (always running) perhaps? Not sure actually helpful :))
Maybe cruise control at full speed could be...
Post by: thelectronicnub on Fri, 22 January 2016, 04:44:18
Do we get a price break at 500 again?highly unlikely but i'll see what I can do
Post by: lolpes on Fri, 22 January 2016, 05:11:21
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Post by: monksoffunk on Fri, 22 January 2016, 06:11:16
Post by: McPwned on Fri, 22 January 2016, 07:15:40
do people have any interesting uses for these besides toggling FN layers?Shift lock.
Post by: fanpeople on Fri, 22 January 2016, 07:27:31
Post by: BigTinz on Fri, 22 January 2016, 08:51:57
1) Do they play well with modern OSes? Specifically, do they maintain their software lock after a OS shutdown/restart?
2) Can they be used with LEDs?
Post by: strict on Fri, 22 January 2016, 10:03:15
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Post by: pichu23 on Fri, 22 January 2016, 11:38:58
I'm curious about these for a custom build. Two questions...
1) Do they play well with modern OSes? Specifically, do they maintain their software lock after a OS shutdown/restart?
2) Can they be used with LEDs?
Most pcb's doesn't support leds to be used with MX Lock due to the design.
(http://telcontar.net/KBK/SwitchCollection/images/Cherry/MX_Lock.jpg)
The led position is different than the other switches.
Post by: theanyday on Fri, 22 January 2016, 11:53:38
Post by: tassadarforaiur on Fri, 22 January 2016, 15:41:52
I'm curious about these for a custom build. Two questions...
1) Do they play well with modern OSes? Specifically, do they maintain their software lock after a OS shutdown/restart?
2) Can they be used with LEDs?
1. It's a hardware lock, so probably depends on keyboard controller and firmware.
2. The LED is offset to the right of center, so may not be compatible with all of the PCB positions. (From ortholinearkeyboards store.) Sounds like a yes for a plate mount hand wired, probably no with pcb.
Post by: suicidal_orange on Fri, 22 January 2016, 15:55:18
Do they play well with modern OSes? Specifically, do they maintain their software lock after a OS shutdown/restart?
It's a hardware lock (the switch is physically in one of two positions) so it will remain pressed until you press it again. Doesn't matter if the computer is switched on or off when that press happens, the switch itself will remember whether it's pressed or not - as far as the keyboard and OS know It's no different to you holding down a normal switch so there are no compatibility issues.
Post by: naasfu on Fri, 22 January 2016, 18:30:34
Do they play well with modern OSes? Specifically, do they maintain their software lock after a OS shutdown/restart?
It's a hardware lock (the switch is physically in one of two positions) so it will remain pressed until you press it again. Doesn't matter if the computer is switched on or off when that press happens, the switch itself will remember whether it's pressed or not - as far as the keyboard and OS know It's no different to you holding down a normal switch so there are no compatibility issues.
as a test, you could just hold down the key while doing a shutdown/restart and verify that the behavior is what you want.
Post by: thelectronicnub on Fri, 22 January 2016, 19:33:27
once the group buy has started, i'll probably leave it open for a month(i know that there are a bunch of gbs going on so i'd like to give everyone adequate time to pay, trust me, i know that feel)
i will also be picking up a few for resale after the gb is over, so if you can't get the money together, no worries.
let me know if you guys have any questions.
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Fri, 22 January 2016, 21:23:28
Post by: pichu23 on Fri, 22 January 2016, 21:35:04
so we've met moq by a factor of 2x, so I will start the group buy in ~two weeks?
once the group buy has started, i'll probably leave it open for a month(i know that there are a bunch of gbs going on so i'd like to give everyone adequate time to pay, trust me, i know that feel)
i will also be picking up a few for resale after the gb is over, so if you can't get the money together, no worries.
let me know if you guys have any questions.
(http://i.imgur.com/rPbPBzV.jpg)
Post by: KaminKevCrew on Tue, 26 January 2016, 11:52:26
Count me in, the switches are pretty pointless but I love them!I've been planning to (and I should have 3 in the mail right now) use them in the fn key on a 60%. That way I don't have to worry about holding the key down
I got one in my Jane right now, however the keymapper doesn't support it. :confused:
That's my use for them when it comes to boards that don't support a locking caps lock, anyway.